Panasonic FP7 vs Sony WX500

Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FP7 and Sony WX500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was launched 5 years prior to the WX500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FP7 scores vs the WX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FP7 against the WX500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and WX500.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX500 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older FP7 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.